Jerry Ray King

Jerry Ray King

Jerry Ray King was born to the late Hubert King and Iva Lee Brumley on Oct. 11, 1941. He departed this earthly life on Aug. 4, 2025.
He was a beloved husband, brother, paw paw and friend. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Jerry loved Alabama football, and always welcomed his family with open arms. He loved tinkering with old TVs and repairing cars in his younger days. He loved fishing and, most importantly, he loved being a paw paw to his grandchildren. One way to make his eyes light up was to bring them to visit.
Jerry was married to Gayle King on June 4, 1971. They shared 20 years together before Gayle passed away with cancer in 1991. He later met Annette McKinley, and they spent 30 years together until she passed away on July 28, 2024.
Survivors include his children, Traci Rosier, David Alexander, Dee Day and Jerry King II. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Devane Cheney, Dustin Cheney, Mark Day, Audra Hinton, Deeandra Day, Lindsey Colburn, Kahlib Frettwell; and Kaylie King, great-grandchildren Tyden Voss, Ryker Colburn, Gunnar Colburn and Noah Armstrong; sisters, Charolotte Beattie and Gail Parish, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by Gayle King and Annette McKinley, brothers, Larry Higgins and Tommy Brumley; his daughter, Terri Kaplan; grandson, Anthony Armstrong; and his granddaughter, Brooklyn King.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 16, 2025, at the Hackleburg Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

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Hackleburg, AL 35564
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